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Cancer of larynx is not uncommon in this part of the world,This is more common in chronic smokers.This 65 year old patient was smoking 20-30 cigarettes per day for the last 30 years.He presented with husky voice and cough for 4-6 weeks. On examination there was a suspected lesion on the vocal cord which is being taken for biopsy.
General ·
People develop hoarseness voice from many reasons, from vocal abuse by misusing their vocal cords to allergies to cancer. Voice disorder is any of a group of problems involving abnormal pitch, loudness or quality of the sounds produced by the larynx. After a period conservative treatment, if the voice is not improving,the larynx should be examined. If any nodules or polyps, it should be removed.
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Microlaryngoscopy is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure performed to treat pathological conditions in the voice box or the larynx.Here 65 year old patient undergo microlaryngoscopy and biopsy to remove suspected carcinoma from the vocal cord.He used to smoke heavily for 30 years.
